Noteworthy

Jennifer LaQuita Washington of Savannah received a Master of Education in divergent learning from Columbia College during winter commencement exercises held Dec. 15.

These local students were inducted into Omicron Delta Kappa Leadership Honor Circle at Georgia Southern University: Christine R. Nguyen of Pooler; and Amanda S. Hendrick, Peter N. Krembs, William A. McDonald and Ansley Y. Hendrick, all of Savannah.

Leslie A. Parrish of Savannah has been named to the President's List at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College for fall semester.

Andrea Kramer, daughter of Wayne and Deborah Kramer of Pooler, was awarded the fall semester 2001 Outstanding Special Education M.A.T. Award from the College of Charleston. Kramer graduated this month.

Marc Obenshain, son of Ken and Carol Obenshain of Richmond Hill, received a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering technology from Southern Polytechnic State University during commencement exercises held Dec. 15.

Lori Rae Donaldson of Savannah received a master's degree from Minnesota State University during summer/fall commencement exercises held Dec. 15.

Leslie Dianne Joiner of Savannah received a Bachelor of Arts degree in church music with Cum Laude Honors from The Baptist College of Florida during commencement exercises held Dec. 7.

Military News

Army Pvt. Michael Kye, son of Teresa and Edward Binyard of Burton, S.C., has graduated from the automated logistical specialist advanced individual training course at Fort Lee, Petersburg, Va. His wife, April, is the daughter of Joe and Elizebeth Singleton of Burton.

Army Pvt. Tasheena E. Francis has graduated from the food service specialist advanced individual training course at Fort Lee, Petersburg, Va. Her husband, Army Pvt. LaShanga E. Francis, is the son of Carol Francis of Savannah.

Army Pfc. Alicia K. Johnson, daughter of Cathy Newkirk of Baxley and Ronald Johnson of Savannah, has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia.